Marcellon, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Marcellon, Wisconsin
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Location of Marcellon, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Columbia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.8 sq mi (92.7 km2) |
| • Land | 35.5 sq mi (91.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,024 |
| • Density | 28.8/sq mi (11.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-49150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583650 |
Marcellon is a small town located in Columbia County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,024 people lived there. A smaller community called Belle Fountain is also part of the town of Marcellon.
About Marcellon's Land and Water
Marcellon covers a total area of about 35.8 square miles (92.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.5 square miles (91.9 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.3 square miles (0.7 square kilometers), is water. This means only a small part of the town is covered by water, like lakes or rivers.
Who Lives in Marcellon?
Based on the census from 2000, there were 1,024 people living in Marcellon. These people lived in 362 different homes, and 287 of these were families. The town had about 28.8 people living in each square mile.
Most of the people living in Marcellon were White. A very small number of people were Asian, Pacific Islander, or from other backgrounds. About 0.59% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Out of all the homes in Marcellon, about 32.3% had children under 18 years old living there. Most homes, about 72.4%, were married couples living together. Some homes, 20.7%, were not families.
The average home had about 2.83 people. For families, the average size was about 3.16 people.
The people in Marcellon were spread out across different age groups. About 27.1% were under 18 years old. About 9.6% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were about 107.3 males.
